Definition:
This condition is considered primary by a delay of menses beyond
the age of 18, and secondary when there is a cessation of menses once
a women begins menstruating. Amenorrhea may be due to ovarian dysfunction
or other problems in the endocrine system that effect ovarian function.
The two organs most likely to be involved are the thyroid and the
pituitary. Stress can also play a significant role in this condition.
Lose of body fat through extreme dieting and/or vigorous exercise
can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Young female athletes through extreme
diet and exercise may either never begin menstruating, or they disrupt
there cycle once it begins.
Symptoms:
Cessation of menses in menstruating women. Menses delayed well into
puberty.
Holistic Treatment Plan:
The nutritional support needed to treat this condition consists of
balancing the female hormonal system. Support of specific endocrine
glands is usually necessary, while improvement of the diet is essential,
particularly the addition of some fats and oils. Adding some sources
of cholesterol is also very helpful in correcting this problem because
cholesterol is a precursor to most of the sexual hormones made by
the body
References:
Barnes Broda, O., Hypothyroidism The Unsuspected Illness, Thomas
Y. Cromwell, NY 1976
Schwartz, Edward, Endocrine, Organs and Their Impact, Edmar 1978
Disclaimer:
All information given here is for educational purposes only. For
a proper diagnosis and treatment plan you must consult your health
care practitioner.
